Effect of Timing of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders on the Clinical Outcome of Critically Ill Patients

Effect of Timing of Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders on the Clinical Outcome of Critically Ill Patients

Background: Many physicians hesitate to discuss do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders with patients or family members in critical situations. In the intensive care unit (ICU), delayed DNR decisions could cause unintentional cardiopulmonary resuscitation, patient distress, and substantial cost. We investig...

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Main Authors: Moon Seong Baek, Younsuck Koh, Sang-Bum Hong, Chae-Man Lim, Jin Won Huh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine 2016-08-01
Series:Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Subjects:
resuscitation orders
intensive care units
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
advance directives
Online Access:http://www.kjccm.org/upload/pdf/kjccm-2016-00178.pdf

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